Recall 17V796000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) Defect in 2009-2016 ASTON MARTIN VIRAGE
RECALL This recall affects up to 3,493 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 17V796000 |
| Manufacturer | Aston Martin The Americas |
| Vehicles Affected | 3,493 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2009 ASTON MARTIN DBS, 2009 ASTON MARTIN DB9, 2010 ASTON MARTIN RAPIDE, 2010 ASTON MARTIN DB9, 2010 ASTON MARTIN DBS, 2011 ASTON MARTIN RAPIDE, 2011 ASTON MARTIN DB9, 2011 ASTON MARTIN DBS, 2012 ASTON MARTIN VIRAGE, 2012 ASTON MARTIN RAPIDE, 2012 ASTON MARTIN DB9, 2012 ASTON MARTIN DBS, 2013 ASTON MARTIN RAPIDE, 2013 ASTON MARTIN DB9, 2014 ASTON MARTIN DB9, 2014 ASTON MARTIN RAPIDE, 2014 ASTON MARTIN VANQUISH, 2015 ASTON MARTIN DB9, 2015 ASTON MARTIN RAPIDE, 2016 ASTON MARTIN DB9
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Defect Description
Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2009-2016 DB9, 2009-2012 DBS, 2010-2015 Rapide, 2012 Virage, and 2014 Vanquish vehicles equipped with a 6-Speed Touchtronic II Automatic Transmission. A communication error between the Engine Control Module (ECM) and the Transmission Control Module (TCM) can cause the transmission park pawl to not engage.
Safety Consequence
If the park pawl does not engage and the vehicle is stopped on a slope and exited without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will update the TCM software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 1, 2018. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-07-0028.
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